Lovely, comfortable cottage. We've had a great week on Mull - so much to see and do.

20th May 2017 Celia & Mike Hathaway, Stroud

Another tick on our 'bucket list' to see the wildlife on this lovely island

13th May 2017 Martyn & Chris Stanton, Edinburgh

Another great week in another great cottage. Wonderful times were had!

22nd October 2016 Julie & Nicole Hartsell, San Francisco

What a lovely cottage! Enjoyed our stay in this beautiful area.

24th September 2016 The McQueenies, Corby and Kettering

Wonderful cottage, so warm and cosy! Beautiful scenery, friendly people and wildlife galore (otters, seals and golden eagles). Thank you so much, we had a great time

17th September 2016 Carol & Trevor, Settle

Ploughmans is perfect! Great house, great neighbours, had a fab week.

10th September 2016 Kemball family, Cheshire

Great house, great week, great island.

27th Aug 2016 Lawrensons & Ainsworths - Blackburn, Lancashire

Lovely island and lovely cottage. John and Hylda very welcoming and helpful. Loved the wine and biscuits. Suggestions to further improve the cottage - more crockery, coffee table or two and offer of pack of basics purchased in readiness eg milk, butter, bread. Will recommend to friends.

Another enjoyable week in a comfortable well-equipped cottage. Weather not great but who cares... Mull is wonderful whatever the weather!

25th June 2016 Allen - Surrey

Super cottage in a very convenient position. Excellent smoked fish at the end of the lane. Had a great tour with Michael of the 'Isle of Mull Experience' and saw otters, golden and white tailed eagles and lots of other wildlife. Also enjoyed Staffa Tours trip to Treshnish and Staffa islands. Puffins and Fingal's Cave both magical. Weather not brilliant but who cares?

17th June 2016 Carole Sprosan - Pelworth, West Sussex

Brilliant cottage, my 4th visit to Island Cottages. I love Ploughmans. Saw otters feeding and slinking across the road near Loch Na Keal. Fantastic day with Jacqui of Enjoy Mull who looked after me on my first solo trip. Thank you Kathleen for your friendship, I will be back!

4th June 2016 Clark family - Ripley,Surrey

Cottage was as lovely as Gamekeepers where we stayed last time. We loved the welcome wine and biscuits. Highlight was definitely the Staffa tour to see puffins and Fingal's Cave.We also saw on otter eating his supper up in Glengorm - such a wonderful sight!

28th May 2016 Glynis & Roger Briddon - Rotherham

Highlight was Staffa Tours to see the puffins, so close to these lovely birds. Mull has looked amazing as the weather has been great. Such a good base for some great meals. Fantastic food at the end of the road.

14th May 2016 Handford family - Derbyshire

Thank you for a fantastic week in a lovely cottage on beautiful Mull. The weather has made it even better. The girls have loved feeding the chickens. Very comfortable cottage but agree need some more mugs and small plates. Thanks also for the wine and biscuits - yummy!

28th Feb 2016 Engel family - Germany

What a wonderful decision it was to come here, to Mull, to this cottage last Monday! We've had a perfect holiday - ok the otters were very far away! Hopefully it won't be too long before we can return.

30th Oct 2015 Morrison family - Manchester

A fantastic place to visit, even at the 'end of the season' we still found plenty to do. Fabulous hosts in John & Hylda who gave us so much information on places to go and things to see. The eagles at Calgary Beach made it an unforgettable trip.

13th October 2015 Williams family - Yorkshire

Our 5th stay in Ploughmans and just booked again for next year! Hospitality as great as ever - thanks again John & Hylda. Another wonderful week on Mull

28th September 2015 Paddon family - Glasgow

Very comfortable cottage - so warm! Had 2 amazing meals at Café Fish. Thanks so much.

8th September 2015 Flanagan - Glasgow

Beautiful cottage - the photos online don't do it justice! Great weather and lots to do - thanks again for the wine and shortbread. Hope to be back.

12th - 19th April 14Nick, Clare, Kier and DannyReading, BerksAfter 25 years we finally returned to Mull and what a wonderful week we've had climbing Ben More, boat trip to Staffa, Loch Buie

Hogmanay 2013/14Mike, Jenni, Martin & Holly. Dunblane, ScotlandWe stayed from the 30th Dec 13 to 2nd Jan 14. what a lovely cottage. Perfect for us with a big kitchen , cosy lounge and great bathrooms. Location was ideal for us as we enjoyed the pubs and Hogmanay Ceilidh in Tobermory. Would definitely recommend to friends & family. 22nd-28th Sept 13Judith & Duncan MacKay - Welton, LincsA really great break in a super cottage- very, very comfortable enjoyed every minute. Mull is a truly wonderful Island. Iona and Staffa inspirational. Thank you for a warm welcome & wine & biscuits.

7th- 14th Sept 13Iain & Pat Addison East Yorkshire A lovely week only 1 wet day. Cottage lovely. Will be back next year.

31st Aug - 7th Sept 13John& Gwen Dyre + Rhona Hogg SomersetA warm welcome in this clean and well appointed cottage. We have had mixed weather but have been able to enjoy the beauties of this lovely Island. The week has passed all to quickly.

27th July - 3rd Aug 14The MurraysBeautiful island. Fab cottage everything you need and more. Thanks for a wonderful weeks. PS thinks for the wine and biscuits. best wishes Nick and Sue

13th - 20th July 14Ingrid, Eric, Robin and Margot, BelgiumOur second time in this fantastic cottage and many thanks to your hospitality and your information on the spots to see on Mull.

21st - 28th June 14Jon and Tracey, SouthamptonWhats the story in Tobermory, highlights puffins on Staffa, Cafe Fish, orchids on Ulva. All in all a splendid time, thank you.

18th April 2013Andrew and Jackie Jarrold, Paul and Helen JacksonLovely week, thank you, wildlife on the island very good. Iona a special place, Argyll Hotel recommended for lunch, Corncrakes at the Abbey.

6th - 13th April 13Andy, Karen and Kerry FosterAnother brilliant stay in Ploughman's Cottage cottage saw otters and eagles, will be back next year.

29th March - 4th April 2013Jean and Bill BowersGreat Maplestone, EssexVery comfortable stay, great weather for our first stay on Mull. The scenery was beautiful, excellent walking.

9th -16th Oct 12Williams & Crossleys YorkshireThanks again John & Hylda for a great week in a beautiful cottage . The rally went well and we've booked again for next year !

25th August - 1st Sept 12Cheryl, Steve, Emma and Lydia Craddock, Parbold Village, LancashireBeautiful cottage and a fantastic location I never want to go home. Also thank you very much for the wine and biscuits they were greatly appreciated.

7 th 14 th July Williamson Had a great week of mostly sunshine at this lovely cottage . Charlotte loved the chickens ! The Turus Mara boat to Staffa and Fingals Cave was brilliant ( as was lunch at Am Birlin ) Off to get more of that delicious shortbread now . Thanks for a great week !

10th May 2012Whitelock FamilyGreat stay . Fabulous cottage. Just not long enough. We will be back .

28th April 12The Hall FamilyExtremely comfortable and well appointed cottage within walking distance of Tobermory.Excellent base from which to explore Mull.Friendly chickens and fresh eggs an added bonus.

7 - 14th April 12The Towers FamilyA lovely holiday in one of the best cottages we have stayed in, cosy, well equipped and lots of walks close by. We were lucky with dry, warm weather all week. Staffa tours from Tobermory well worth the experience puffins were great and Fingals cave. Tobermory Bakery and the Pier cafe great for lunch and teas and coffees. Fish Cafe worth a visit.

19th February 12GribbonGlasgow

A perfect break.

New Year 2011The Kaczynski Familyfrom Edinburgh

"We are a family of four and we had a great week's holiday staying in Ploughman's Cottage. The cottage is beautifully kitted out and the large dining/kitchen was great for preparing and having dinner with friends. The weather wasn't great so the cottage being so well appointed was a real bonus. John and Hylda couldn't have been more hospitable and my son still talks about his visit to John's workshop. We will be back."

9th October 11

John and Gill Williams“We stayed in Ploughman’s Cottage with 2 friends and found it to be well equipped, lovely and warm, with plenty of hot water. We especially liked having en-suite bathrooms (note one bedroom is twin beds). (ziplink kingsize for 2012) The kitchen was spacious and had everything that we needed and the lounge was very comfortable with sufficient seating for all of us. Ploughman’s is within walking distance of all the facilities of Tobermory. We’ve already booked again for next year”..17th September 11Colin, Evelyn and Fiona Campbell. KilmacolmWe had a wonderful time at The Ploughmans Cottage which is in a great location just ten minutes walk from the centre of town. No need to take the car if you want to enjoy fine dining and a glass or two of wine. The cottage is bright with a new feel and very cosy. It has everything you would want in a holiday cottage - fabulous kitchen so well equipped with lovely dining furniture - lovely lounge with a cosy would burning fire - very comfortable beds and what we loved most was the beautiful bathrooms with huge deep baths. We would highly recommend Baliscate. John and Hylda are so welcoming.

6th August 11 for 2 weeks Tricia & Sally from Northumberland"My daughter and I visited the Isle of Mull summer (2011) for two weeks staying at the Ploughman's Cottage in Tobermory. Like most people booking accommodation blind you are never really sure if the accommodation will live up to your expectations, but we need not have worried, as we could not fault the lovely cottage and the warm welcome that we received. The cottage was spacious, immaculately clean and tidy with everything we could possibly have needed to make our holiday the best that we have had in years. I have travelled much around Europe and have stayed in many 4* hotels that have not come close to the standard attained here by the proprietors and I know, without hesitation, we will be back."30th June 12Steve and Naomi

"A lovely cosy cottage in a discrete location close to the centre of Tobermory. Perfect for a walk into town for a wee dram and as a comfortable base to return to after watching the islands abundant wildlife. We have booked again for the same week in 2012"18th June 11Karen, Kevin and Heidi

"We just wanted to say what a fantastic holiday we had in a lovely cottage. Thank you for helping make it so welcoming and fun, with your chickens as well! We hope to return in the future"

7th May 2011

"We had a fantastic week staying in the Ploughman's cottage. It really is a home from home. The kitchen is very spacious, well equipped with high quality furniture. The bathrooms are brilliant - big deep baths with lots of hot water! Great to come back to after a long walk! The bedrooms are comfortable with lots of storage space. The living room is cosy with a good size tv. It wasn't cold enough to use the log fire but that must be lovely on cold evenings. There is full central heating as well. The private garden is full of flowers and very peaceful - you can watch the hens parade around! The location of the cottage is excellent - a few minutes drive into Tobermory or a short walk. The cottage is off a lane, away from the road so is very quiet at night. John and Hylda are on hand if you need anything. We appreciated the welcome bottle of wine and shortbread - a nice touch! I have no hesitation in recommending this cottage and hope to come again myself. It is perfect for a family with children, two couples or, as we were, just the two of us!"

Easter 2011Andrew, Gail, Abbey & Scott Meikle"Gail, Abbey, Scott & I had a great stay at Easter 2011. The cottage is well appointed & finished to a very high standard with nice gardens. Also allowed for leisurely walks into Tobermory or to the gallery and restaurant at the end of the drive. Well worth a visit. Thanks for a great relaxing holiday. "